Greece: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Greece

After two years of decline, the Greek market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations increased by 139% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption enjoyed a measured expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Greece

In value terms, production of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 20%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Greece

For the third year in a row, Greece recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations, which increased by 13% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +52.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +90.5% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Greece, with a combined 49% share of total exports. Romania, France, Spain, Israel, Bulgaria, Albania, Germany, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +101.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Greece were Cyprus ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Bulgaria, Romania, France, Albania, Spain, Israel, Turkey, Germany, Saudi Arabia and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 42%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +103.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Greece

In 2021, the amount of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations imported into Greece shrank to X tons, dropping by -12.2% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Greece, accounting for a 28% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at -9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+48.1% per year) and Germany (-2.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations suppliers to Greece were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 44% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, the UK, Poland, Belgium, Romania, the Netherlands, Spain, Bulgaria and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 50%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +46.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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